Good News Shared by SVdP Chicago Conferences!

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Sacred Heart SVdP Conference – Car Wash
July 11, 2026

The Sacred Heart SVdP Conference held their Annual Car Wash fundraiser! Money raised from the car wash are going towards local families and individuals in need through the SVdP care program, helping provide assistance for food, utilities, rent, clothing, and other essential needs.

Here are a few words from the Conference President, John Lutwyche: “Last Saturday, July 11, the members of Sacred Heart/SVdP held their annual car wash in the church parking lot. We were aided by nearly a dozen teens from nearby schools such as Stagg and Conrady. Over 50 cars were washed, with many supplies donated by Fullers Car Wash in Palos Heights. Thanks to all who participated!”

St. Mary Magdalene SVdP Conference – Donation Drive
June 20-21, 2026

The St. Mary Magdalene SVdP Conference held a bundle weekend/donation drive at their Parish! Between the hard work of these Vincentians and the donations from community members, the entire trailer was filled to the brim with donations. All donations were brought back to the SVdP Orland Park thrift store, where items were sorted and put on the shelves for customers and Friends in Need who utilize the Care Card Voucher program.

For more information, click here: SVdP Blue Island – St. Mary Magdalene Bundle Weekend

St. John Neumann SVdP Conference – Food Drive
June 6, 2026

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. John Neumann in Homewood, IL held a food drive to help restock their pantry shelves. Serving several neighboring cities such as Hazel Crest, East Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, and Homewood, every third Saturday of the month, there is a lot of need which means a lot of food. Partnering with the Meals Plus Ministry at St. John Neumann Parish and Sisters-in-Christ, over 800 items and almost $1,500 in monetary donations were collected in only 2 hours.

For more information on the successful food drive, click here: SVdP Conference at St. John Neumann Parish – Food Drive

Old St. Patrick’s SVdP Conference – Near West Side Community Care Night
May 2026

The SVdP Conference at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago held their first Near West Community Care Night, which provided food, showers, hygiene items, health resources, and compassionate support to those in need. With over 50 volunteers, this turned out to be a very successful event.

To watch the highlights, click here: SVdP Conference at Old St. Patrick’s – Near West Community Care Night

St. Mary of the Annunciation SVdP Conference – Pasta Party
March 2026

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein, IL hosted their annual Patsa Party. All proceeds from the event directly benefit our neighbors in need with things such as rent, utility bills, everyday essentials, and so much more. 

For more information on the event, click here: St. Mary of the Annunciation Pasta Party

Mary, Mother of God SVdP Conference – A Seat for Everyone
December 31, 2025

Meghan McKern, a Vincentian with Mary, Mother of God in Chicago, decided to put her background in culinary and her passion of cooking into action. Through her efforts, she helped provide meals and support to over 100 neighbors in need experiencing homelessness.

To read Meghan’s full story, click here: Megan McKern and Mary, Mother of God SVdP Conference – Feeding the Needy

St. Gilbert SVdP Conference – Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 2025

The SVdP Conference at St. Gilbert’s in Grayslake, IL held a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help feed those in need within the community. Members within the St. Gilbert parish also volunteered their time to help make this SVdP Food Drive a success. For more information, click here: SVdP Conference at St. Gilberts – Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 2022

We are so grateful for our Infant Jesus of Prague Conference and for the students, families, and staff at Infant Jesus of Prague School! They collected over 1000 pairs of new socks in the month of October in support of Socktober, a movement to help the homeless through small acts of love. For December, they are prepping a “Winter Warmth Project” where they are pairing some of these socks that have not already been donated with hats and gloves to give to those in need as the weather turns cold. Wonderful work, thank you all so much for your efforts to help make a difference!

September 27, 2020

The Incarnation Conference, located in Crestwood, celebrated St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day last Sunday by attending Mass together. Mike, who has been associated with SVdP for over 30 years carried the relic of SVdP into mass. The St Vincent relic was originally held by his uncle, the late Monsignor Joseph T. Lahart, who was the Chaplain for the Chicago Archdiocese SVDP Society in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mike generously donated the relic to Incarnation Parish a few years ago. Members also installed Associate Pastor Fr. Pawel as their Spiritual Advisor.  Thank you for sharing your celebration with us!

April 7, 2018

Members of the St. Paul the Apostle Conference in Gurnee, IL pitched in on Sunday, April 7 to reorganize several sections of the Libertyville Thrift Store.

Want to volunteer with your Conference Members? Click here: Volunteering at our Thrift Stores